Activationmiddel
Activationmiddel is a term of Dutch origin that translates to "activating agent" or "activator" in English. In chemistry and related fields, it refers to a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction. Activationmiddel can be a catalyst, which increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed itself, or it can be a reagent that is consumed in the process but is essential for the reaction to occur.
The specific role of an activationmiddel depends on the context. For example, in polymerization reactions, an